Tag: "Petrifilm"

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  Gem Scientific's Dairy Testing Brochure

  Posted in: 3M, Dairy, IDEXX, Hygiena

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  Browse our interactive dairy testing brochure or download a copy

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  Environmental Monitoring for BRCGS: Microorganism Indicator and Spoilage Organism Testing

  Posted in: 3M, Food Production and Safety, Microbiology, Hygiena, BRC Guide Series, Environmental Monitoring

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  Welcome to our Environmental Monitoring for BRC Global Standards for Food Safety (BRCGS) series. Download our free guide today. Pieces of minced meat on a conveyor belt machine wet breading By taking a proactive approach to microorganism testing companies can mitigate problems before they arise. BRCGS clause 4.11.8 identifies requirements for incorporating testing into an environmental monitoring program allows for continual assessment of cleaning protocols at a microbial level....

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• Food Industry Month: Conclusion

  Posted in: Hygiene Monitoring, 3M, Food Production and Safety, Allergens, Hygiena

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  Week 1: Environmental Monitoring Recognising food safety and quality issues As the world increasingly recognises food safety and food quality failures, there’s more emphasis on the environmental monitoring programs. Read more... Environmental monitoring for spoilage organisms Environmental monitoring is used by food production companies to plan for microbial spoilage as it allows them to address the issues as they arise. Read more... The importance of identifying specific goals in...

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• Environmental monitoring for spoilage organisms

  Posted in: Hygiene Monitoring, Food Production and Safety, Microbiology, Hygiena

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  What is Environmental monitoring for spoilage organisms? Environmental monitoring is used by food production companies to plan for microbial spoilage organisms as it allows them to address the issues as they arise. Quality management systems are useful because spoilage incidents can happen at irregular times. Without consistent monitoring, chronic issues can go unseen. Processing environments are considered to be the main contributor to microbial quality issues. Manufacturers use...

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• AFNOR NF Validation for 3M Petrifilm Lactic Acid Bacteria Count Plate

  Posted in: 3M, Food Production and Safety

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  3M™ Petrfilm™ Lactic Acid Bacteria count plates receive NF validation from AFNOR certification 3M have received NF Validation from AFNOR for their Petrifilm Lactic Acid Bacteria Count Plate. The validation of the Lactic Acid Plate is for the enumeration of mesophilic lactic acid bacteria in all human food products (excluding yoghurts) and environmental samples. These ready to use plates simplify the testing process and give accurate results in less time, helping to reduce...

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• Boost Your Labs Productivity While Meeting Sustainability Goals

  Posted in: 3M, Food Production and Safety

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  Investing in long-term, sustainability solutions is becoming a growing focus for companies across the country. As important as environmental sustainability is to the planet, economic viability is just as critical for your business. With significant productivity and performance advantages over traditional agar plates, 3M Petrifilm Plates have become the standard process of microbial indicator ‘and spoilage organism’ testing for companies all over the world. Invest in Sustainability By using...

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• Are You Testing For Lactic Acid Bacteria?

  Posted in: 3M, Food Production and Safety

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  Are You Testing For Lactic Acid Bacteria? Every day, food processors, retailers and consumers are forced to throw out food spoiled with lactic acid bacteria. These normally useful bacteria can cause undesirable changes to ready-to-eat meats and seafood, dressings and sauces, vegetables and many other processed foods. This not only contributes to food waste and costly recalls but can also damage your brand reputation. Oxygen-Scavenging Technology For the first time ever, the 3M Petrifilm...

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• Sustainable Microbial Indicator Testing

  Posted in: 3M, Food Production and Safety

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  Save time and money with innovative microbiological testing for food and beverage industry Investing in the long term, sustainability solutions is becoming a growing focus for companies across the country. As important as environmental sustainability is to the planet, economic viability is just as critical for your business. With significant productivity and performance advantages over traditional agar plates, 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plates have become the standard in process of the...

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• 3M Launch New Lactic Acid Bacteria Petrifilm Count Plate

  Posted in: 3M, Food Production and Safety

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  Lactic acid bacteria are used in food processing industries, primarily in the production of fermented dairy products but it can also be used for pickling vegetables, winemaking and curing meat and fish. But when the bacteria are in low oxygen, low temperature and acidic conditions it can cause spoilage, discolouration and bloated packages. Lactic acid bacteria can also affect odours, flavours and textures of food which can lead to customer dissatisfaction and trigger recalls. By introducing...

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